KIMBERLY — Making history as the first female national headliner at Paperfest, Lauren Alaina will take the stage for a free concert Friday, July 17, 2026.
A Grand Ole Opry member since 2022, Alaina rose to fame as the runner-up on American Idol, since then she has become one of country music’s most recognizable voices.
Known for hits like “Road Less Traveled,” and fan favorites “What Ifs” with Kane Brown and “One Beer” with Hardy, she brings powerhouse vocals and an electric live show to the Paperfest stage.
The free concert begins with Grand Jam, with Grand Union members Jake Alan & Makenna Mae at 5:00pm.
Nashville Pipeline is up next with their high energy country show at 7:30 p.m. Nashville Pipeline is one of the premier country acts in Northeast Wisconsin playing nonstop popular country covers and has shared the stage with numerous national acts over the years, including Michael Ray at Paperfest in 2024
Alaina takes the Event Production Systems Sunset Stage at 9:30pm for a free concert sponsored by Community First Credit Union and Y100.
Paperfest is presented by Community First Credit Union and brings the fun to Sunset Park in Kimberly from July 16-19, 2026.
The 38th annual free-admission event will feature a food truck rally, carnival rides ($1 rides on Sunday), a hot air balloon glow, fireworks, and more.
The festival will offer over 35 free live music acts across three stages including national headliners. The music is great, the beer is cold, but the best part is the proceeds from Paperfest are donated back into the community through various local nonprofit organizations.
Know before you go:
Lauren Alaina, Friday July 17, 2026, gates open at Noon, the all-ages show starts at 5:00pm, Lauren Alaina at 9:30pm.
Paperfest – Sunset Park, 800 W Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, WI 54136.
Admission is free. Free parking and shuttle bus available.
For more event details, visit the Paperfest Facebook page or www.Paperfest.com.
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